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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

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UT alumna,‘Ralph Break the Internet’ screenwriter Pamela Ribon talks writing, new era of princess

Savannah J Salazar December 6, 2018

"Ralph Breaks the Internet” is the sequel to the 2012 hit “Wreck-It Ralph.” The latest installment follows the lovable duo Ralph and Vanellope as they venture from Litwak’s...

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Swayy: The one-stop, curated shop for college women, made by college women

Celesia Smith December 6, 2018

For those struggling to find the perfect music festival garb, interview ensemble or game day outfit, Swayy has come to the rescue. In October 2017, then-sophomores Rajya Atluri and Clio Harralson founded...

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Turnovers, missed opportunities cost Longhorns in 54-53 loss to VCU

Robert Larkin December 6, 2018

Courtney Ramey crouched to his knees on the court in disappointment while Matt Coleman lifted his jersey to his face and shook his head. And as VCU’s entire bench rushed the court in jubilation after...

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Smart upset by former program, assistant coach

Steve Helwick December 6, 2018

By ushering in the program’s first Final Four appearance, upgrading its conference and becoming a March Madness staple, head coach Shaka Smart cemented a defining legacy at Virginia Commonwealth...

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Longhorns in the NFL: McCoy suffers season-ending leg injury

Isaac Gutierrez December 6, 2018

Another week has passed in the 2018 NFL season and with it went more storylines pertaining to former Longhorns. Here are two notable ones: Colt McCoy In the NFL, opportunities come and go in the...

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Six tips for sustainable shopping around the holidays

Grace Dickens December 6, 2018

Household waste from food, wrapping paper and other holiday shopping list items increases by an estimated 25 percent, or about one million tons per week, between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day,...

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UT researchers find that speaking clearly helps listener better retain what was said

Kevin Dural December 6, 2018

A team of UT researchers found that speaking clearly allows for better information recall in listeners, with results that can be applied in academic, health and scientific settings. Rajka Smiljanic,...

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New Austin project aims to revive monarch butterfly populations

Lauren Rahman December 6, 2018

As it starts to cool down here in Texas, it’s time for the annual monarch butterfly migration. This year, the Austin Parks and Recreation department aims to create corridors of milkweed plants and...

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UHS aims to curb study drug use with new campaign

Cason Hunwick December 6, 2018

Some students misuse prescription stimulants like Adderall and Ritalin, known as “study drugs,” to get better grades. A new University Health Services campaign aims to inform and educate students...

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Water main break causes road closure

Megan Menchaca December 4, 2018

Water spewed more than 30 feet high outside the Student Services Building on Tuesday morning after a water main break, according to the University of Texas Police Department. Laurie Lentz, Financial...

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Longhorns in the NFL: McCoy gets his shot

Isaac Gutierrez November 29, 2018

The NFL season is now 12 weeks old. The most recent week of games was not lacking in entertainment, or notable storylines involving former Longhorns, including one of the most beloved in recent memory...

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Texas prepares for SFA, NCAA Tournament

Keshav Prathivadi November 29, 2018

Things seem to roll flawlessly through a dress rehearsal. But it often doesn’t work out perfectly when it’s showtime. That’s the situation Texas, the fifth-overall seed in the NCAA...

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